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Curb Energy Consumption (Family Features) Water heaters are energy intensive appliances. In fact, they are the second largest energy user in the home, and as they age, they become less efficient, requiring even more energy.

BCG's Head of Social Impact, Wendy Woods, Receives 'Women Leaders' Award Wendy Woods, a senior partner at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and global leader of the firm's Social Impact practice, has received a Women Leaders in Consulting Award from Consulting magazine, the industry's premier trade publication. Woods, who is based in Boston, was one of 13 women the magazine recognized last night at a gala dinner at Manhattan's St

Critical Outcome Technologies Strengthens Its BoardLONDON, ON--(Marketwired - May 14, 2015) - Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. ("COTI" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: COT)(OTCQB: COTQF) is very pleased to announce that Ms. Alison Silva has been appointed to the Board of Directors ("Board") of the Company as an independent director, subject to final regulatory approval.

Lutheran World Relief Responds to Deadly Earthquake in NepalBALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwired - April 30, 2015) - Lutheran World Relief (LWR), a US-based humanitarian agency with a presence in Nepal, will distribute more than 9,240 quilts, 1,000 personal care kits and 100 water filtration units in hard-hit areas of Kathmandu following Saturday's devastating earthquake

New TED Talk Gives Reason Why Poverty Still Exists, Highlights Missing LinkWASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - April 20, 2015) - In a new TED Talk released today on TED.com entitled "The hidden reason for poverty the world needs to address now," International Justice Mission President and Founder Gary Haugen offers up the missing link in the decades-long fight against global poverty: putting an end to everyday violence against the poor.

Bill Gates Serves as a Role Model to Successful Investor Matt Argall What does the man who has everything spend his money on? Well, Microsoft founder and billionaire Bill Gates, has apparently just spent $8.7 million dollars on a fabulous new home in Wellington, Florida and one resident who is very excited about welcoming Florida's new arrival is internationally successful entrepreneur and businessman Matt Argall.

Tech-Savvy Entrepreneur Matt Argall Looks Up to Bill Gates' Charitable Work Bill Gates, one of the wealthiest and most successful people of the world, announced a donation of $50 million to West Africa through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help countries affected by the Ebola outbreak in their fight against the deadly disease. This donation constitutes the largest pledge to date made to a humanitarian crisis through the foundation

Glass Ceiling or Not, These 100 Women Are Leading Their Fields Today the Women's Executive Network (WXN) revealed the recipients of the 2013 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards. Co-Presented by KPMG and Scotiabank, this year's Awards saw an increase of representatives in sectors historically disassociated with female leadership, including representatives from the military, mining and manufacturing industries.

IUVA and IOA World Congress 2013, Las Vegas: Global Experts Discuss UV Technologies The International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) and International Ozone Association (IOA) are presenting a joint World Congress at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 22-26, 2013. Participants will learn more about current UV technologies that disinfect air and water. Scientists, engineers, municipal and state water authorities and industry experts will attend.

Digital Payments Can Benefit the Poor, and Be Good for BusinessThe global marketplace for financial services is failing the poor in the developing world, but could be improved to benefit both the poor and financial providers, according to a new study released today by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Fighting Poverty, Profitably: Transforming the economics of payments to build sustainable, inclusive financial systems

Bio Farma Offers Partnerships in Vaccine DevelopmentIndonesian vaccine-maker Bio Farma President Director Iskandar said the company he leads is ready to partner with vaccine manufacturers in developing and Islamic countries, particularly in the research and development of new vaccines

Rio Salado College Awarded $970,000 NGLC Grant to Expand Student Pathways Rio Salado College has been awarded $970,000 from Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC), an initiative dedicated to improving college readiness and completion to expand higher education pathways in early college programs, educational service partnerships and credit for prior learning. This award is part of the $5

Yang Yeo, Glenn Osaki & Michael Hilliard Named Spikes Asia 2012 Jury PresidentsSpikes Asia, the regional creative advertising and communications festival for Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce that this year's final three jury presidents are Yang Yeo who will chair the Design Jury, Glenn Osaki will lead the PR Jury, and Michael Hilliard has been appointed the first Branded Content & Entertainment Jury President

AMA Foundation Welcomes Four New National Board Members The American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation welcomed four new members to the national philanthropic organization's Board of Directors. As elected members of the Board, these individuals will contribute their expertise to advance the mission of the AMA Foundation by ensuring that the organization successfully raises, stewards and administers funds for high-impact public health programs.

Towards Innovative Product Development for Affordable Baked Food ProductsUttar Pradesh, a major producer of wheat in India, and a leading producer of wheat-based baked products boasts of several manufacturing units. These units are run by small entrepreneurs who produce baked food products every day to cater to the growing demands of a population seeking convenience along with choice and taste

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints Girindre Beeharry to Lead the India OfficeThe Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced that Girindre Beeharry has assumed the leadership of its India Office headquartered in New Delhi, effective immediately. "Expanding our work and partnership in India is an important priority for the foundation, and we are very pleased that Girindre will be leading this effort," said Jeff Raikes, CEO of the Gates Foundation

Soon, $100 sewage disposal system for Third World countriesA US researcher has come up with a proposal to develop a simple sewage disposal system for Third World countries, which will not only dispose off waste but also work without using any electricity or additional energy to destroy harmful germs.